KMC Controls Sensor and Thermostat Selection Guide
Introduction to KMC Sensors and Thermostats
KMC Controls manufactures a comprehensive range of pneumatic, analog electronic, and digital sensors and thermostats designed for various HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) applications. These devices are crucial for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions, with some sensing a single variable like temperature, while others measure multiple variables such as humidity and CO₂.
Sensors are fundamental components that measure physical characteristics of an environment and translate them into signals for control devices. Transmitters are a type of sensor that amplifies and converts these signals into active voltage or current outputs, enabling longer transmission distances. Transducers, while operating on different physical principles, also function as sensors by converting one form of energy to another, often used for pressure or signal conversions in BAS.
Thermostats integrate a sensor with a control device, ranging from simple mechanical switches to advanced digital units. This guide provides an overview of KMC Controls' sensor and thermostat offerings.
For detailed product specifications and further information, consult the KMC Controls website and product data sheets.
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Thermostats (Integrated Room Temperature Sensor Plus Controller)
| Typical Applications | Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHU, FCU, HPU, RTU, and Custom Applications | Digital B-AAC | LCD | BACnet Advanced Application Controller; optional humidity, motion, and CO₂ sensors; programmable | BAC-12xxxx, BAC-13xxxx, and BAC-14xxxx FlexStat | Image of a KMC FlexStat thermostat with an LCD display. |
| FCU, HPU, RTU | Digital B-ASC | Color LCD | BACnet Application Specific Controller; optional humidity and motion sensors, configurable | BAC-4xxxCW000x AppStat | Image of a KMC AppStat thermostat with a color LCD display. |
| FCU and Baseboard Heating | Analog Electronic | LCD | Six-wire modular jack, single setpoint | CTE-5201-16 | Image of a KMC CTE-5201-16 thermostat with an LCD display. |
| VAV, FCU, Baseboard Heating, and Chilled Beam | Analog Electronic | LCD | "Universal" analog electronic replacement, dual setpoint, two analog outputs | CTE-5202 | Image of a KMC CTE-5202 thermostat with an LCD display. |
| VAV | Analog Electronic | Mechanical Indicator on Scale | Designed for use with CEE/CEP/CSE/CSP-4xxx controller-actuators, single and dual setpoints (replaced by CTE-5202) | CTE-100x and CTE-110x | Image of KMC CTE-100x/110x thermostats with mechanical dials. |
| VAV | Analog Electronic | Mechanical Indicator on Scale | Designed for use with CSP-500x controller-actuators, single and dual setpoints (replaced by CTE-5202) | CTE-510x | Image of a KMC CTE-510x thermostat with a mechanical dial. |
| VAV and FCU | Pneumatic | Mechanical Indicator on Scale | 1- and 2-pipe, DA and RA | CTC-16xx | Image of a KMC CTC-16xx pneumatic thermostat with a mechanical dial. |
Temperature Sensors (Room)
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | LCD | For BAC/KMD-58xx and BAC/KMD-7xxx controllers, optional humidity and motion sensors | KMD-1xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC KMD-1xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Digital | LCD | For BAC-8xxx SimplyVAV controller-actuators | STE-8xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC STE-8xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Digital | LCD | For BAC-59xx and BAC-9xxx controllers; optional humidity, motion, and CO₂ sensors | STE-9xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC STE-9xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Thermistor, 10K, Type II and Transmitter | LCD or None | Thermistor only or active voltage option, override and setpoint adjustment options, screw terminals or modular jack connection | STE-60xx | Image of a KMC STE-60xx sensor with screw terminals. |
| Thermistor, 10K, Type III | None | Flat wall plate with hidden thermistor | STE-1430 | Image of a KMC STE-1430 wall plate sensor. |
| Analog Electronic Transmitter | None | Wall-mounted humidity transmitters with temperature sensors (thermistors) | THE-1102 and THE-1105 | Image of KMC THE-1102/1105 wall-mounted humidity/temperature transmitters. |
| Analog Electronic Transmitter | None | For use with CTE-110x/510x thermostats | TTE-1001 | Image of a KMC TTE-1001 transmitter. |
Temperature Sensors (Other)
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Electronic (Thermistor) | None | Duct, immersion, outside air, strap-on options | STE-14xx | Image of a KMC STE-14xx sensor for duct/immersion mounting. |
| Analog Electronic (Thermistor) | None | Duct-mounted humidity transmitter with temperature sensor | THE-1002 | Image of a KMC THE-1002 duct-mounted humidity/temperature transmitter. |
| Analog Electronic (Thermistor) | None | Duct flow sensor with temp. sensing (for REE-1005) | SSE-20xx | Image of a KMC SSE-20xx duct flow sensor. |
| Analog Electronic (Thermistor) | None | Duct temperature transmitter for use with CEE-11xx remote thermostat controllers | TTE-2001 | Image of a KMC TTE-2001 duct temperature transmitter. |
Humidity Sensors
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | LCD | For BAC/KMD-58xx and BAC/KMD-7xxx controllers, optional humidity and motion sensors | KMD-1xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC KMD-1xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Digital | LCD | For BAC-8xxx SimplyVAV controller-actuators | STE-8xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC STE-8xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Digital | LCD | For BAC-59xx and BAC-9xxx controllers; optional humidity, motion, and CO₂ sensors | STE-9xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC STE-9xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
| Analog Electronic (Thermistor) | None | Duct-mounted humidity transmitter with temperature sensor | THE-1002 | Image of a KMC THE-1002 duct-mounted humidity/temperature transmitter. |
| Analog Electronic Transmitter | None | Compact wall-mounted humidity transmitter with temperature sensor (thermistor) | THE-1102 | Image of a KMC THE-1102 wall-mounted humidity/temperature transmitter. |
| Analog Electronic Transmitter | None | Wall-mounted humidity transmitter with temperature sensor (thermistor) | THE-1105 | Image of a KMC THE-1105 wall-mounted humidity/temperature transmitter. |
CO, CO₂, and Smoke Sensors
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke—Analog Electronic (Contacts) | None | Duct smoke detector | CAE-1x03 | Image of a KMC CAE-1x03 duct smoke detector. |
| CO—Analog Electronic | LCD | CO sensors, room and duct | SAE-11xx | Image of a KMC SAE-11xx CO sensor with an LCD display. |
| CO₂—Analog Electronic | LCD | CO₂ sensors, room and duct | SAE-10xx | Image of a KMC SAE-10xx CO₂ sensor with an LCD display. |
| CO₂—Digital | LCD | Digital wall sensor for BAC-59xx and BAC-9xxx controllers | STE-9xxx NetSensor | Image of a KMC STE-9xxx NetSensor with an LCD display. |
Flow and Pressure Sensors
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Electronic | None | For use with CEP-4xxx controllers | SSE-1000/2000 | Image of KMC SSE-1000/2000 sensors. |
| Pneumatic (but used with electronic and digital controller) | None | Pick-up tubes for use with controllers that have flow and pressure sensors | SSS-10xx | Image of KMC SSS-10xx pick-up tubes. |
| Analog Electronic Transducer | None | Gauge pressure transducers (P-E/I) | TPE-1464-x | Image of a KMC TPE-1464-x pressure transducer. |
| Analog Electronic Transducer | None | Low pressure transducers | TPE-1475-2x and TPE-1477-2x | Image of KMC TPE-1475-2x/1477-2x low pressure transducers. |
| Analog Electronic Transducer | None | Liquid differential pressure transducers (P-E/I) | TPE-1483-x | Image of a KMC TPE-1483-x differential pressure transducer. |
Refrigerant Monitor
| Type | Display | Features | Models | Visual Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Electronic | None | FirstWatch refrigerant sight glass monitor | SLE-1001 | Image of a KMC SLE-1001 refrigerant monitor. |
Miscellaneous
KMC Controls also offers a wide range of Veris data servers, current transformers, monitors, meters, sensors, and accessories to complement a complete BAS installation. For detailed product descriptions and specifications, visit Veris.com and use the search function.
Digital/Electronic Handling Precautions
When installing, servicing, or operating digital and electronic sensors, thermostats, and controllers, take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge accumulated static electricity by touching a grounded object before handling devices.
NOTICE: OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES.
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Important Notices
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Support
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